Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Melrose Heights Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $600 (28 Rentals)

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2411 Blossom St

2411 Blossom StColumbia, SC 29205
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801 King St

801 King StColumbia, SC 29205
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Melrose Heights, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Melrose Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Melrose Heights area of Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Towers at Forest Acres priced from $891. Rosewood Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Melrose Heights apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Towers at Forest Acres1B - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$891
Rosewood GardensThe All-New Rosewood Gardens Apartments!1BR,1BA$925
Ravenwood Hills1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Hub Columbia4x34BR,3BA$1,059
The Cooper2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,099
Cornell Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
1321 Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,169
Hampton CourtsHC11A801BR,1BA$1,195
Hampton Greene Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 598 sqft1BR,1BA$1,200
The Lady10BStudio,1BA$1,249

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose Heights, SC

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melrose Heights area is the $0.89 price per square foot 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,239. The second greatest value Melrose Heights apartment is the Tapps: 1 Bedroom Model at Main Street Living starting at $1,411 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Waverly neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melrose Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hub Columbia4x4 Oasis4BR,4BA$0.89
Main Street LivingTapps: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
The Cooper2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.13
700 Woodrow2 Bedroom-Upgrade2BR,2BA$1.90
Yugo Columbia Lofts2 Bed, 1 Bath Plus2BR,1BA$0.82
1906 Greene St, Unit 1906 Greene St1906 Greene St2BR,1BA$1.25
The Yards Townhomes2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.69
Ravenwood Hills1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.31
Rosewood GardensThe All-New Rosewood Gardens Apartments!1BR,1BA$1.27
Cornell Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.97

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Melrose Heights, Columbia, SC

Ranked #24

Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Melrose Heights, Columbia, and the greater Columbia area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Melrose Heights Neighborhood in Columbia, SC

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

30 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Melrose Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Melrose Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Melrose Heights is under $1,249.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Melrose Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Melrose Heights is Towers at Forest Acres which is listed at $891, while the average apartment in Melrose Heights costs $1,577.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Melrose Heights?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 51 regular apartments in Melrose Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Melrose Heights?

Cheap apartments in Melrose Heights have an average cost of $560 which is $1,017 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Melrose Heights.

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